E-book

Introducing Mudbox / Ara Kermanikian.

Kermanikian, Ara, 1963- (Author).

Summary:

"One of the first books on Autodesk's new Mudbox 3D modeling and sculpting tool! Autodesk's Mudbox was used to create photorealistic creatures for The Dark Knight, The Mist, and others films. Now you can join the crowd interested in learning this exciting new digital modeling and sculpting tool with this complete guide. Get up to speed on all of Mudbox's features and functions, learn how sculpt and paint, and master the art of using effective workflows to make it all go easier. Introduces Autodesk's Mudbox, an exciting 3D modeling and sculpting tool that enables you to create photorealistic creatures for film or games; it is interoperable with Autodesk's 3ds Max and Maya products. Explains what digital sculpting is--and what it isn't--and how to fit it into the pipeline when creating assets for film, television, games, and advertising. Shows you how sculpt and paint a model in Mudbox; breaks down the complexities and gets you started right away with interesting projects. Helps you set up workflows to cut the time you spend on the technology, freeing you to focus on the creative aspects. Includes case studies and examples from industry leaders as well as a DVD with movies, sample project files, MELscripts, and more. Develop skills as a digital content creator or visual effects or CG artist with a good understanding of Mudbox and this valuable guide."-- Provided by publisher

Record details

ISBN: 9780470908099
ISBN: 0470908092
ISBN: 9780470908136
ISBN: 0470908130
ISBN: 9780470908112
ISBN: 0470908114
ISBN: 1282849093
ISBN: 9781282849099
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xx, 379 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley, ©2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and link to CD content.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introducing Mudbox; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 ℗Œ Getting Your Feet in the Mud: The Basics of the Mudbox Production Pipeline 1; Chapter 2 ℗Œ The Mudbox User Interface; Chapter 3 ℗Œ Detail-Sculpting an℗¡Imported℗¡Model; Chapter 4 ℗Œ Painting and Texturing an℗¡Imported Model; Chapter 5 ℗Œ Digital Sculpting, Part I; Chapter 6 ℗Œ Digital Sculpting, Part II; Chapter 7 ℗Œ Working with 3D Scan Data; Chapter 8 ℗Œ 3D Painting; Chapter 9 ℗Œ Lighting and Rendering; Appendix ℗Œ About the Companion DVD; Index; Gallery.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.